Depending on the choice of training, the overall PMI ACP certification cost may vary. The PMI ACP certification teaches the frameworks of Agile principles and how to set up the project, work estimations, costs and schedule based on these principles.
Exam fees structure depends on a candidate's membership status with PMI. The exam is usually conducted in online mode – Computer Based Test (CBT), but in some exceptional cases, as prescribed by the PMI, a Paper Based Test (PBT) can also be taken.
Membership Status | Exam Type | Fees |
PMI member | CBT | $435 |
PMI non-member | CBT | $495 |
PMI member | PBT | $385 |
PMI non-member | PBT | $445 |
One can choose to take PMI membership at $139 (includes application fee of $10) and avail the member discount on examination fees.
ACP certification requires 21 hours of training from certified sources. Training cost will vary according to one's preferences. It is advisable to consider the experience of the training institute in the domain, the instructors' credibility and the tools and resources such as video lectures, mock tests and others provided by the training course.
An overview of training costs in different countries is available in the table below:
Country | Currency | Classroom | Online training | Self-paced |
India | INR | 11000- 15000 | 12000- 15000 | 10000- 12000 |
USA | USD | 1800-2000 | 800-1400 | 500-1500 |
Canada | CAD | 1600-1800 | 1600-1800 | 1200-1500 |
Australia | AUD | 1800-2000 | 1700- 2000 | 250- 600 |
Dubai | AED | 3000-7000 | 1000-3000 | 400- 500 |
StarAgile's Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Certification Training Course
StarAgile is a trusted name in Agile, Scrum and Project Management training domain. With highly experienced and dedicated trainers on board, we have trained 50,000+ professionals in a short span of 3 years.
PMI ACP certification by StarAgile offers end-to-end guidance and assistance for the enrolled participants so that they can clear the exam in the first attempt. The training also equips them to handle complex situations in agile methodologies in any project management environment.
PMI ACP is the most credible way of establishing your expertise as an agile professional. It makes you proficient in various agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), DSDM, Crystal and FDD. PMI ACP certified professionals are in high demand across the world and are known to fetch higher salaries.
Professionals involved anywhere in project management in the agile environment should undertake the certification to understand the principles and practices of agile and scrum.
3. What is the PMI ACP certification cost in India?
PMI ACP certification cost in India consists of the exam fees and the training cost, which will vary according to the type of classes taken. The training cost for PMI ACP is 6999 INR + GST.
4. Does the PMI ACP certification need to be renewed? What is PMI ACP Renewal cost?
Yes. PMI ACP certification is valid for three years. The PMI ACP renewal cost includes collection of 30 professional development units (PDUs) in agile concepts.
5. What are the financial advantages of taking the PMI ACP certification?
The PMI ACP certification cost and passing criteria are strict, but there are several benefits of the program. The certification enables the candidate to qualify for jobs with expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban and other high demand jobs in the industry. The average pay of a PMI ACP certified professional is around $108,000 and is one of the most sought after by organizations who use agile methodologies.
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Nowadays, due to the changing demands of the customers and needs, IT Organizations are going through the transition by shifting their focus to agile methodology to attain customer satisfaction. Agile takes care of these frequent changes in demands, requirements and priorities.PMI-ACP certification helps one learn all the frameworks of Agile which are Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD). With this certification, you will have rich knowledge of different techniques of Agile Practices, Principles and values.This PMI-ACP will teach you all the nooks and corners of the Agile using which you can set up your project, work on the estimations, cost and schedule based on the Agile Principles.
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One can renew the certification after completion of the mandatory PDU’s and after paying the required fees for renewal
The certificate is valid for 3 years period after successfully completing the exam. One can renew the certificate after 3 years.
The PMI does not disclose the passing score of candidates nor do they confirm on the minimum passing marks. Since PMI is based on ‘sound psychometric analysis’ as mostly its computer based , the question set for each individual is different ,so the passing scores are always different. Howeverpm according to the trainers of PMI-ACP Agile Certification aspirants, most of them would estimate that the passing score is around 70%
StarAgile offers PMI ACP training in two modes 1. Live virtual session and 2. Self paced Learning
Yes, you can pause the test in between and you are allowed to re-take the test later. Your test will resume from where you left, but the test time will be reduced by the amount of time you’ve taken in the previous attempt
The certification exam has 120 multiple-choice questions and you have 3 hours to complete it.
It is a 120-question, multiple-choice test. The exam is conducted throughout the year via Prometric testing centers and there is a specific application process you need to follow to take this exam.
It is also a paper based test but still there are prerequisite to be completed before attending the test
Following mentioned is a step-by-step guide to get your certification’s done. One has to follow the below mentioned process for the certification and also what needs to be done after you are a certified,
There are 2 ways to attend the exam either an online test or a paper based test. Cost for both the test varies and also the cost varies if you are a PMI member or a non-member.
So if you are attending a computer based test, the cost would be
US $435 for PMI members
US $495 for non-members
And if you are attending a paper based test, the cost would be
US $335 for PMI members
US $395 for non-members
Yes or no. If you do want to know the whole lot, you are very much advised to read and study all the recommended books, you will need to extract the parts that are needed for the exam on your own with reference to the exam syllabus. But this would require lot of time.
On the other hand, to save your time, some quality Agile project management education for the PMI-ACP exam (the 21 contact hours) can help you learn and understand all the contents for the examination without requiring you to read through the list of books. They have done the hard work of extracting the essences of each book and re-arrange them into a structure that’s in line with the PMI-ACP® examination content outline.
An individual can choose StarAgile to help you to study and pass the PMI-ACP exam as it is the most cost effective and comprehensive prep course for PMI-ACP you can find
An individual should have 2000 hours of general project management experience in the last 5 years. Agile Certified Practitioner requires the holders to have at least 1,500 hours of practicing Agile methodologies in their actual work. Also 21 contact hours must be earned in agile practices.
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Live Virtual trainings will be delivered via video conferencing. Students have the option to take the course in person or join the live classrooms remotely from their desktop. We can see and hear the course instructor and other classmates in real time
All of the classes are conducted via live online streaming by using GOTO WEBINAR tool. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We do, however, provide recordings of each session you attend for your future reference for exam preparation.
Professional Development Units (PDUs) is the term used for continuing education credit by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to renew PMI certifications. Scrum Education Units (SEUs) is the term used for continuing education units by the Scrum Alliance to earn the CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) certification.
After completing PMI-ACP training participant will be awarded with 21 PDUs and 21 SEUs
Payment can be made via Credit card, Debit card, Net banking, Cheque /Wallets/ NEFT
After PMI-ACP certification placeholder we suggest you go for SAFe Agilist 4.5 training as it deals with scaling Agile at Enterprise level.
Total PMI offers 3 attempts for ACP course, first attempt will cost $495 for non-member and $435 for member, second attempt will cost $395 for non-member and $335 for member, third attempt will cost for $395 non-member and $335 for member
StarAgile follows unique framework and this will help professional to clear exam in 45 days. We our course package includes pre- recorded videos, Live virtual session by highly experienced trainers, 5 Simulation exams, 2 Projects, 5 Case Studies, End of chapter quizzes.
Yes, our training is completely aligned to the latest update done to the course by PMI® for the Year 2018.
No. The exam fee is not included.
The PMI-ACP® examination will consist of 100 scored items and 20 unscored (pre-test) items. The unscored items will not be identified and will be randomly distributed throughout the exam. The Duration of the PMI-ACP® exam is 3 hours.
After successful completion of the PMI-ACP training placeholder, you will be awarded the course completion certificate along with the 21 hours PDU certificate from StarAgile that makes you eligible to take up PMI-ACP examination.
Certification is valid for 3 years. Professional must renew their certificate with 30 PDUs every 3 years
For Agile Certified Practitioner certificate, professionals must take exam from Project Management institute (PMI), which is recognized globally
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The average salary for PMI-ACP certified professionals are $ 1,23,000 p.a
After completing PMI-ACP training participant will be awarded with 21 PDUs and 21 SEUs
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Domain | Number of questions |
Agile principles | 9 |
Delivery – Value Driven | 14 |
Engaging with stakeholders | 9 |
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Adaptive planning | 6 |
Detecting and resolving problems | 5 |
Continuous improvement | 6 |
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